Martin Gore was interviewed for both french Magazines Elegy and D-Side and says he's not sure of the future of Depeche Mode he has written a couple of songs electronic oriented, but he does'nt know if they're going to be used for a DM album or a solo album the meeting in London at the end of the year with each of the band members will decide the future of the band.
The remix album is still scheduled to be released in early 2004.

Here is a review of the 101 DVD by ELEGY (french only) :

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It's a casting for the video of the band NAVEED which is on the french tribute to Depeche Mode (Diff Records) with the song IT'S NO GOOD : We're looking for typical DM looking fans (Be inspired by the look of the band all along its career or refering to their videos, like the king, the bird woman , the clown , the cow boy, etc... let yourself go !!!!!!) to play in that video for free .

the shooting is schedlued for the end of January 2004.
You can send now your pictures (1 full picture standing and 1 portrait / id photo) and also a copy of your ID card (only adults, over 18 accepted) to Diff Records either by e-mail diffrecords@fr.st or by regular mail at this adress :

Diff records
"Casting video Naveed"
20, hameau de la bombonnais
38760 Varces
France

shooting time : 2 days.
Place : Paris, France.
Date : end of January 2004

good luck everybody !!!!!!!!!
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the release of 101 in SACD was first scheduled to be in the same time as the DVD but now has been delayed until January 20th 2003.

Source : Labels